One great thing about Vancouver Island is the yearly availability of seasonal food. There is not much to harvest in the garden this time of year, but what about the …
Easter Bunny Fun at Merridale
Easter Bunny Fun at Merridale Cidery By: Lynette Jarrett Any three-day weekend is a great opportunity for more family time. Especially when it’s Easter and the Easter Bunny is threatening …
A Celebration of (Reasonably Priced) Island Wines!
There’s been lots of talk on the grape vine among BC residents, supporting a movement to buy more local wine. I have always bought Vancouver Island and BC wines. But …
Sooke Breweries and Victoria Beer Week 2018
Craft Brewery Hot Spot Lynette Jarrett The tiny burg of Sooke is hitting the news with the opening of yet another craft brewery. Yup, although the population of Sooke is …
Let’s Cook with Beer
If you’re a beer lover, chances are that what you love in your glass, you will love cooking with as well. If you have a recipe that requires wine, …